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research Immunology of the Human Nail Apparatus: The Nail Matrix Is a Site of Relative Immune Privilege

139 citations , October 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

The nail matrix has a reduced immune response, protecting it from autoimmunity.

research Non-infectious inflammatory disorders of the nail apparatus

13 citations , April 2009 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”

Nail disorders not caused by infection are common and can look similar, with psoriasis being the most frequent and having specific nail symptoms.

research Koilonychia in a Patient with Alopecia Areata.

2 citations , February 2021 in “PubMed”

Koilonychia in alopecia areata can improve with oral corticosteroids.

research Nail Involvement inAutoimmune Bullous Disorders

January 2011

The nail immune system is similar to hair but different from skin, with fewer immune markers.

research “Nail loss after teriflunomide treatment: A new potential adverse event”

6 citations , September 2017 in “Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders”

Nail loss may be a side effect of the MS drug teriflunomide.

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community Started balding at 20, tried everything, gave up. Then got a custom hair piece & it helped me embrace being bald! AMA

in Hair Systems 488 upvotes 3 years ago

A user who started balding at 20 trying different treatments to combat hair loss before eventually embracing being bald and getting a custom hair piece as an option. Various people commented on his looks with and without the wig, generally agreeing that he looked better bald.

community Dont fucking wait to start finasteride!

in Chat 372 upvotes 5 years ago

User baldwarrior85 regrets not starting finasteride earlier to prevent hair loss. Others share their experiences, with some having side effects and others seeing positive results from the treatment.